OBITUARIES
Robert Lee Whetstine
Jul 12, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Whetstine – Late of Diamondhead, passed away suddenly after a brief illness at Woodland Village, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Age 84.
Survived by his wife of 62 years Fran Whetstine and a son Mark (Rita) Whetstine.
Preceded in death by a daughter Angie Whetstine (1974)
Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
The Riemann...
Curtis Arleth
Jul 12, 2023
Curtis Arleth, 80, of Gulfport MS, passed away on July 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1943 in Richmond, VA to the late Bernard & Elsie Arleth.
Curtis was a man of immense character and grace. Throughout his life, he exemplified warmth and kindness towards all those he encountered. His spirit was filled with...
KarenAnn Kristiane Samuelson
Jul 12, 2023
KarenAnn Kristiane Samuelson, 78, passed away on July 12, 2023, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on December 15, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota. Karen grew up on a farm before moving to Proctor, Minnesota, and later to Oregon and California. She worked as a Purchasing Agent at Berkley Bank of California and also taught ceramics classes in Minnesota. More...
Adelina Rodriguez Montesino
Jul 12, 2023
Adelina Rodriguez Montesino, age 90 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Ruby Lynn Wilson
Jul 12, 2023
Ruby Lynn Wilson, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on July 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis W. Roberts; her mother, Dorothy G. White; and a sister, Glenda Cushman.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Van Wilson; a daughter, Stephanie (Gary) Spring; 2 sisters, Evelyn Massey (Bill) and Patricia Roberts (Garner);...
Gaydell Cue Beyer
Jul 12, 2023
Gaydell Cue Beyer, age 87, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on July 12, 2023, in New Orleans, LA.
Gaydell was born on November 9, 1935, to Jessie Favre and Emile “Dick” Cue. She was raised in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and graduated from St. Joseph Academy. She also attended Mississippi State College for Women. She met the love of...
John Clark Pates
Jul 11, 2023
John Clark Pates, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away on July 11, 2023.
Services were private.
Interment was at Biloxi City Cemetery.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi served the family
Harry "Toogie" DeWitt Bahm, Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
Harry DeWitt “Toogie” Bahm, Jr., age 83, of McHenry, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry D. & Elma D. Bahm; sister, Martha Dee Barlow; and brother, Stanley Richard “Dicky” Bahm.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosharon Bahm; his children, Harry D. Bahm, III (Carolyn), Shelli Weston...
Edward "Snowball" F. McKenna, Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
Edward "Snowball" F. McKenna, Jr, age 93, of Long Beach, passed away on July 11, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velma McKenna; his parents, Edward F. McKenna, Sr. and Louise Netz McKenna; a brother, George McKenna, a sister, Mary Donnellon, and a grandson, Blake McKenna.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Deidre...
William Griffith Faust
Jul 10, 2023
William Griffith Faust, known to his loved ones as Bill, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2023, in Biloxi, MS. Born on November 5, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bill led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.Bill dedicated many years of his life to serving his community. He retired with...
Michael James Piszczek
Jul 9, 2023
Michael ‘Mick’ James Piszczek, our beloved brother, son, husband, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2023, at the age of 28 years old. Michael was born to Carol and Jerry Piszczek on June 20, 1995, in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College with a degree in Fire Science. He eventually furthered his education to be more...
John C. Dawson, Jr.
Jul 8, 2023
John Carlton Dawson, Jr., age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
He was born on August 5, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to John Carlton Dawson and Sarah Dever Dawson and resided in Gulfport for the last 52 years.
After graduating from Gulfport East High School in 1972, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of...
Anne B. Schonewitz
Jul 8, 2023
Anne B. Schonewitz, age 78 of Gulfport, MS., passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred A & Nan Draughn Schonewitz; and her twin sister, Rachel Amelia Schonewitz Bodosch. Anne is survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Anne will be remembered as a true friend who had a love for...
James Fisher "Bo" Bruce
Jul 7, 2023
James Fisher "Bo" Bruce, Jr., age 72 of Perkinston, MS., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Hattiesburg.
Bo was a loving father, brother, and friend. He was a very hard worker. If there was a way to do something easy or hard, he would find it and do it with no doubt. He was a drywall finisher, painter, and...
Sylvia Calcote Stanley
Jul 7, 2023
Sylvia Calcote Stanley, 80, of Biloxi passed away on July 7, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1943 in Lucien, MS to Edward Calcote and Katherine Calcote Buckley, and resided in Biloxi for the last 54 years.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Stanley, of 64 years; children Thomas Stanley Jr (Carla) and James Michael Stanley (Kathy); grandchildren...
Christi Leigh Casey
Jul 7, 2023
Christi Leigh Casey, of Ocean Springs, passed away unexpectedly, at home, after a valiant fight with Guillain Barre Syndrome.Christi was born July 23, 1971, in Pascagoula, MS to James E. and Judy (nee Bailey) Nettles. Christi is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Robert “Bob” Casey; her daughter, Sarabeth Casey and two sons, Dylan (Madison) Nappier and Blake Nappier;...
Angela Bowell
Jul 6, 2023
Angela Catherine Bowell passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 53, with friends and family by her side.
Born on February 1, 1970, in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of Charlotte Oliver (John) and Dal Davidson.
She was known for her kindness, warmth, love of life and strong devotion to her...
Jacob Alan Hargett
Jul 5, 2023
Jacob Alan Hargett, age 28, of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Charles Allen James
Jul 3, 2023
Charles Allen James, 49, of Waveland, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Charles is survived by his father, John E. James, Sr., brother, John E. James, Jr., and sister, Gwenette James. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joycelyn E. Collins. Charles was an Army veteran and after his service worked as a welder. He enjoyed boxing...
Irene Carter
Jul 3, 2023
Ettie "Irene" Carter
February 16, 1958 - July 3, 2023
VANCLEAVE - Ettie "Irene" Carter passed away on July 3, 2023, in Vancleave, Mississippi, at the age of 65. She was born on February 16, 1958, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Irene grew up in Holly Bluff, Mississippi. She was a devoted...
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